In a move highlighting the strengthening diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Washington, US President Donald Trump has publicly reaffirmed his deep admiration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declaring that the South Asian nation can fully count on his administration’s support.

The American leader amplified this sentiment by re-sharing a social media update posted by the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, which detailed the high praise.

Taking to Truth Social on Monday morning, Trump re-posted Gor’s original Sunday night message. The update was shared amid a grand ceremonial event marking the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, hosted at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Direct Call from the Oval Office

The momentum began on Sunday when Ambassador Gor took to social media to share details of a personal communication from the US President.

“President Trump called me tonight. He had a clear message: ‘I love Prime Minister Modi. We’ve never been closer to India. I’m a big, big fan of Prime Minister Modi,'” Gor stated.

During the event, the newly appointed US envoy facilitated a direct moment of diplomacy by placing his telephone against a microphone, allowing the gathered dignitaries to hear Trump’s live address.

“I just want to say hello to everybody. I love the Prime Minister. (Narendra) Modi is great, he’s my friend, and I just want to say a very good evening to everybody,” Trump said during the call, reiterating, “I am a big, big fan of Prime Minister Modi.”

Assurances of Deepening Strategic Alliance

Highlighting the geopolitical alignment between the two nations, the US President assured the audience of unwavering American backing.

• Strategic Reassurance: “We’ve never been closer to India and India can count on me 100 percent and our country,” Trump remarked.
• Open Line of Communication: He added, “If they ever need help, they know who to call… they call right now.”

High-Profile Gathering at Bharat Mandapam

The high-profile commemorative event at Bharat Mandapam featured an array of top statesmen, including India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and top-ranking US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, alongside Ambassador Gor.

Lauding the top diplomat present at the venue, Trump described Rubio as the “greatest Secretary of State in the history of the US.”

The American President wrapped up his telephonic address with a warm sign-off for his Indian counterpart, saying, “Say hello to Prime Minister Modi and let him know I’m a big fan.”

Addressing the high-profile crowd, Secretary Rubio also expressed his views to the gathering, echoing the sentiments by characterizing India as a vital and indispensable partner for the United States.